BEIRUT - A Lebanese judge has ordered media outlets to refrain from interviewing the US ambassador after criticizing Hezbollah, as this has led to new tensions inside and outside the country, although it is not clear what sanctions have been implemented. Will go or.
US Ambassador Dorothy Shea has long expressed concern over the role of Hezbollah in an interview with Saudi state-owned broadcaster Al-Hadrat on Friday. The United States designates an Iranian-backed terrorist organization as a terrorist organization but has a political position in Lebanon.
Shia has accused the government of obstructing economic reforms and embezzling billions of dollars from the state treasury. In a recent speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, he expressed "serious reservations" about Hezbollah's swift support for Lebanon's new government, current and future sanctions targeting the group, and "threats against the United States." Wali language ”.
Lebanon is embroiled in a severe financial crisis that affects the quality of life of the day. On Saturday, amid a shortage of wheat, people queued outside the bakery. Carlines outside some gas stations began to rise due to fear of fuel shortages. The country's sharp depreciation of the dollar has put pressure on the Lebanese pound: Despite the pegs of the 1,500-dollar dollar, the US currency is selling for more than 7,000 pounds on the black market.
Nasrallah blamed the US for the shortage of dollars and said Washington was pressuring the Lebanese central bank to stop sending currency into Lebanon to curb the smuggling of dollars into neighboring Syria.
In a speech on June 16, Nasrallah said, "The dollar problem is an American conspiracy against Lebanon, its people, its pound and the economy."
On Saturday, Judge Mohammed Muff banned local and foreign media outlets from interviewing or hosting the US ambassador. Anyone who violates the order will be banned from working for a year and fined $ 200,000.
The Shia comments also include interfering in domestic affairs in violation of diplomatic norms, Maze said. The comments "insulted many Lebanese ... contributed to upholding the Lebanese people against each other and" Hezbollah "and spurred a sectarian and political struggle.
After suffering a 15-year civil war that ended in 1990, Lebanon adopted a system of power-sharing that divides government positions between religious groups and political parties. But the tension is there as well.
In order for this order to take effect, Messap told The Washington Post that the information ministry must adopt it. Immediately after the announcement, Information Minister Manal Abdel-Samad said, "Nobody has the right to prohibit the media from carrying news or restricting media freedom."
Abdul-Samad said he understood legal concerns over foreign diplomats interfering in internal affairs, but resolved disputes with the media through appropriate legal means.
At least one Lebanese channel, LBCI, said it would appeal the decision. On Sunday, LBCI and three other channels broadcast new interviews with G.
Some media reported that Mac was put on probation. Mack said he was not informed about Sunday's investigation. If he had, he would have resigned.
The ambassador said he had received an apology from the government, which was rejected by the information minister. "Unfortunately, I think the Minister of Information does not have all the information," Ji said.
In true Lebanese fashion, anarchy is punctuated with jumbo names on ambassador and judge names: Shia because their last name is Hezbollah and the word "Shia" is closely related to the Muslim sect dominated by Iran and the Labyrinth. The reason for this is "joker."
The ruling was upheld by Hezbollah's lawyer, who called Mafat an independent judge who stood up for the honor of his country.
Shia was summoned by the Foreign Minister on Monday, but the embassy has not been informed of any legal action to be taken, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. In another written message to Hezbollah, Hezbollah said, "Lebanon's attempt to silence the media is brutal." "It is also strange to think of using the judiciary to silence freedom of speech and press."
Aman Manna is the Executive Director of the Samir Kasir Foundation, which focuses on press freedom in Lebanon. He said the publishing court was the only law firm authorized to address media issues. Meija argued that her position in Argentina matters gave her the power to stop acts that would harm "civil peace."
Manna said Mack's verdict shows the country's independent judicial system is flawed.
"Judges should always remember the balance of power in the country, [to whom] it is trying to please and please, the strongest party today, to play an effective and fair role in the judiciary. It's limiting the ability.
Mesh said his decision was followed by a civil complaint. In an interview with The Post, he refused to accept pressure or suggestions.
He said, "Suppose someone forced me against my guilt, whatever it may be." "I still don't go against my beliefs."
There has been a fierce debate over the independence of justice in Lebanon. In October, rebels across the country made arrests and interrogations. An order issued by a state prosecutor earlier this month has led to an investigation and outrage on social media by people insulting the president. Such orders are aimed at diverting attention from the government's severe financial and financial crisis, Manna said.
Lebanon is working with the International Monetary Fund and others to get out of the economic hole.
But financial protection and reform alone are not enough, Manna said.
"Today is the time to use the package deal to take advantage of everything we emphasize on good governance," he said. “This is not La Carte.
"How do you run your public administration and how you spend your money?
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